• Zoboomafoo@slrpnk.net
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    5 months ago

    They’re in a job where they often are the first to hear significant public info that will affect the markets. This lets them make stock deals to their benefit before anyone else.

    If they’re being scummy, they use info that isn’t public.

    Progressives in the DNC are pushing for this to be reformed, so that’s the best path for change.